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How to get fromSilver Spring to Villanova Universityby train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Silver Spring to Villanova University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 26m
    $40–87

  2. Drive 132.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Silver Spring to Villanova Universitycar car 132.3 mi
    2h 26m
    $25–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphiabus bus Washington
    4h 42m
    $33–67

  4. Subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Silver Spring, Red Line Center Platform to Gallery Place, Red Line Track 2 Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane DCA - PHL
    3. Take the train from Gray 30th St Station to Villanovatrain train
    4h 23m
    $80–614

  5. Bus via 69th St Transit Center North Terminal (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Silver Spring Bus Station to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0350
    5h 10m
    $29–48

  6. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Lancaster, drive

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane IAD - LNS
    3. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Villanova Universitycar car
    4h 29m
    $85–440

Silver Spring to Villanova University by subway, train, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration3h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and Villanova University, PA, USA?

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Station hourly. Tickets cost $18–250 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Silver Spring to Philadelphia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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